Clear your calendar - It's going down! Text Blocks kicks off on May 20th, and you're invited to take part in the festivities. Splash HQ (122 W 26th St) is our meeting spot for a night of fun and excitement. Come one, come all, bring a guest, and hang loose. This is going to be epic!
Director of Federal Government Affairs for the Entertainment Software Association
Thank you for joining us in DC!
community connect & celebration
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Wednesday
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Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 5PM - 12AM
Visit creatorawards.wework.com to apply for your Creator Award and
to find out more information on upcoming events near you
Andrew W Mellon Auditorium
1301 Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20240
WeWork is committing over $20 million to empower creators around the world. Applicants will pitch their projects and businesses at Regional Finals for the chance to win meaningful grants. Throughout the events, guests will also enjoy the full WeWork experience in one place—educational workshops, job fairs, pop-up markets, live entertainment, and plenty of inspiration.
Join us for the big Creator Awards premiere in the nation’s HQ! Starting at 5 p.m,
we’ll be hosting an interactive forum that brings the full Creator experience into one place.
While applicants pitch their businesses and projects, guests can attend masterclasses,
shop in a pop-up market, and find new gigs in the job fair.
We'll be awarding the very first Regional Finalists at the premiere ceremony for the Creator Awards.
Your RSVP includes food, open bar, and entertainment throughout the night. We'll be celebrating and reveling in classic WeWork Style.
Admission for the event is free. Stay tuned for more updates, and RSVP to reserve your spot.
Join us in awarding the very first Regional Finalists at the premiere ceremony for the Creator Awards. Your RSVP includes food, open bar, and entertainment throughout the night. We’ll be celebrating and reveling in classic WeWork style.
Remember to bring your ID and a copy of your ticket (printed or mobile) to enter the event. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.
Will we see you there?
Join us for the big Creator Awards premiere in the nation’s HQ!
5 PM
Doors open
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Pop-up market
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Job fair
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Networking
5:30 PM
Masterclass
Sweetgreen & the transformational nature of conscious achievers
Jonathan Neman, founder & ceo of Sweetgreen will share stories and reflections from his career in hospitality and culture, and how he found success as a conscious achiever. Entrepreneurs will learn how to building a value-driven business from the start can help them reach the sweetlife.
6:30 PM
Masterclass
Disruption As A Business Model
Mike Allen and Jim VandeHei, co-founders of Axios and co-founders of Politico are known for building strong digital media brands that challenge traditional models. In a candid conversation, they will discuss their rise to the top, motivations for pivoting, and share what it was like to navigate the broken world of media to create something new and meaningful to readers.
8 - 9 PM
Award Ceremony
9 PM - 12 AM
Celebration
Your RSVP includes food, open bar, and entertainment throughout the night.
We'll be celebrating and reveling in classic WeWork Style.
Admission for the event is free. RSVP to reserve your spot.
Join us in awarding the very first Regional Finalists at the premiere ceremony for the Creator Awards. Your RSVP includes food, open bar, and entertainment throughout the night. We’ll be celebrating and reveling in classic WeWork style.
The nitty-gritty: You must RSVP to attend. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door. This event is 21+.
Remember to bring your ID and a copy of your ticket (printed or mobile) to enter the event. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.
WeWork is the platform for creators. We provide beautiful workspace, a global community, and meaningful business services to forward-thinking companies of all sizes and industries. Scope out a location near you at wework.com.
Entertainment
Special DJ Performance by
MICK is a multi-talented creative with influential footprints internationally.
WeWork is the platform for creators. We provide beautiful workspace, a global community, and meaningful business services to forward-thinking companies of all sizes and industries. Scope out a location near you at wework.com.
AXIOS
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M Powered Strategies
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Millennial Action Project
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National Endowment for Democracy
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ONE
Oracle Utilities: Opower Cloud Services
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POLITICO
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Quorum
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Raffa
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Social Driver
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The Creative Group
What’s Happening
What are the Creator Awards?
WeWork is committing over $20 million to empowering creators—those who embody our mantra, “Create Your Life’s Work.” Through 2017 and beyond, we’ll be hosting events around the world to recognize and reward the individuals, organizations, and businesses who are thinking in new ways, building fresh projects, and achieving real change. Anyone with an idea can apply for the financial grants; everyone intrigued is welcome to attend.
We’re kicking things off in Washington, DC, before taking the show on the road to Detroit, Austin, Berlin, Tel Aviv, Mexico City, and NYC.
WeWork is the platform for creators. We provide beautiful workspace, a global community, and meaningful business services to forward-thinking companies of all sizes and industries. Scope out a location near you at wework.com.
ADDITIONAL information
Do I have to RSVP?
Yes, entrance is only guaranteed for RSVP's.
Can I invite guests?
Yes, please make sure you RSVP for each guest.
What time does it start?
Doors open at 5 PM
Ticket Fine Print
Remember to bring your ID and a copy of your ticket (printed or mobile) to enter the event.
Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event.
